Equatorial SA

Common Name
Equatorial
Country
Brazil
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
11,123
Ticker
EQTL3
Exchange
B3 S.A.
Description
Equatorial Energia S.A. is a Brazilian energy company that operates in the generation, distribution, and transmission of electricity. Playing a crucial part in Brazil's energy infrastructure, the comp...

Equatorial's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Equatorial completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, Equatorial has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Insights into Equatorial's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Equatorial amounted to 620,078.7 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Equatorial decreased by 55.07%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Equatorial's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202220230450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e-27%-68%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Equatorial's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Equatorial were 380,464.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Equatorial reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Equatorial's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 76.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Equatorial's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 67.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Equatorial's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Equatorial reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 239,614.2 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has Equatorial reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Equatorial's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 58.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Equatorial's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 20.54% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy

What methodology does Equatorial use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Equatorial reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Equatorial's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Equatorial's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Equatorial reported 367,842.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of Equatorial includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Equatorial's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2021202220230250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e-56%-8%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Equatorial's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Equatorial reported total Scope 3 emissions of 367,842.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Equatorial reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Equatorial's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 59.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Equatorial's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Equatorial 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

Insights into Equatorial's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Equatorial reported a total carbon footprint of 987,921.2 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 44.54% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Equatorial's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 38.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 37.23%.

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